When one becomes a “celebrity” its open season for ruminations on their character.

I’ve done so myself, opining that Donald Trump is not presidential material and wondering aloud to friends and family if he’s even mentally fit, period.

I based my opinions on the ample exposure Mr. Trump gave the nation and world during these elections.

On the other hand, other than the “newsworthy” mis-steps of Kayne West, I couldn’t tell you a whole lot about him.  I don’t know any of his music and couldn’t tell you the name of even one of his songs yet know many consider his albums the work of pure genius.  Oh, and I also know he’s married to Kim Kardashian.

A couple of days ago I read that Mr. West, following engaging in some weird antics at his latest concerts, including stating he would have voted for Trump (!), was admitted to a hospital.  Though no one knows the exact reason he was hospitalized, it is strongly believed the cause is related to mental issues…

Kayne West reportedly hospitalized for his own good

I know there are those who will cheer this development.  As noted, Kayne West has at times been really out there with his public statements and its easy to ridicule someone like that.

Yet reading the above article, I can’t help but feel for him.

Whether I like his music or not, he’s clearly an individual in no small amount of distress and the fact that he’s been hospitalized suggests the issues he faces are serious indeed.

As I said before, I don’t know much about Mr. West’s career in music.  I know his public persona has been, at times, more than a little obnoxious.

Yet he’s “just” an entertainer.  Unlike Mr. Trump whose presidency will affect millions, all Mr. West really does is create music which many people really like.

I wish him no ill and for the sake of his friends and family, I hope this hospitalization yields positive results.